As pet owners, we all dread a diagnosis of cancer, organ failure or a progressive disease that will affect the quality or length of life of our beloved pet. These can often result in a bewildering array of aggressive treatment options and/or a conversation about palliative care if no curative options are a possibility. But […]
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]]>If you’ve ever had food poisoning, you know how unpleasant the symptoms can be. Did you know dogs can get food poisoning too? One of the most common causes in dogs and humans is Campylobacter. However, some recent findings have revealed that Campy infections in both species might not be as simple as we thought. […]
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]]>Exotic pets are fascinating and rewarding pets to keep, but it’s safe to say that they come with their own set of challenges. They require specific husbandry, a specialised diet and – you guessed it – a certain type of vet practice! You may think that all vets are the same, but each vet has […]
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]]>New legislation to introduce compulsory microchipping for cats will come into force in England on 10th June 2024. This follows the Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015, which was successful in bringing about an increase in the number of dogs microchipped, from 75% of dogs seen by vets, to 92%. It is hoped that the […]
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]]>The St. Bernard. The national dog of Switzerland and a breed that has become popular around the world due to their affectionate and placid nature. But how long do these gentle giants live and do they make good pets? As with many giant breeds, the life of a St. Bernard is typically shorter than that […]
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]]>It’s March and spring is here…hopefully! As the mornings get lighter and the spring flowers pop up, we can all look forward to seeing newborn lambs in the fields again, cavorting about in their little gangs and generally getting up to mischief. But all that playing is hard work. And when the weather inevitably takes […]
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]]>Neutering is a veterinary surgeon’s bread and butter, but people are often pleasantly surprised by the pricing of neutering surgeries. This is particularly with such a spotlight on veterinary pricing in the media, with many people having a pre- conceived estimate of what these kinds of surgeries will cost, often thinking it will be in […]
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]]>Got big plans for your garden this year? I know I do, having just moved into a house where for the first time, I have a garden to get to grips with. I’m looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and testing out my green finger (if it turns out that I have one)! It […]
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]]>Today the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its findings following its review over veterinary services. At VetHelpDirect, we have been working with UK vets over the last six months to help them make their pricing easier to find for veterinary practices - lack of transparency has been one of the key findings of the CMA so far. So what’s happening, and what comes next? And how will vet practices respond?
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]]>Historically, the only effective treatments for cats with diabetes have been regular insulin injections. While this can lead to excellent diabetic control, it is difficult for some pet guardians to achieve. As a result, there’s been a lot of interest in recent reports of a non-injectable medication. So can we now abandon the needles? Our […]
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